An integrative systematic review of promoting patient safety within prehospital emergency medical services by paramedics: a role theory perspective.

Paramedics often provide critical medical care during complex, high-stress scenarios. This systematic review of 16 studies found that paramedics encounter a myriad of challenges in maintaining safe patient care (e.g., uncertainties about role expectations, insufficient resources). Studies highlighted the effectiveness of interventions to increase technical and non-technical skills and improve communication and collaboration to promote patient safety.